Bøstølen, near Innfjorden in the Romsdal valley, is a quiet winter area a short drive from Åndalsnes. Here you'll find groomed cross-country ski trails through forest and open mountain terrain, surrounded by distinctive peaks and wide views towards the Romsdal mountains. The area suits anyone looking for skiing away from busier trails, whether you want an easy loop on the groomed tracks or head for the peaks above.
Note that the area has no facilities beyond the groomed trails, and all activity here is at your own risk.
Cross-country skiing at Bøstølen
From the car park at Bøstølen you'll find groomed ski trails through varied terrain. The trails wind through forest and up towards open sections with views of the mountains in the Romsdal valley.
A popular destination is Fattig og Rik, an unstaffed, open cabin available all year round. The cabin sits well in the terrain and makes a natural stopping point before you return the same way.
The landscape offers a good mix of gentle climbs, flat stretches and downhill sections, so the trails suit both family outings and more active training sessions.
- For updated trail conditions, see loyper.net.
Ski touring from Innfjorden
Bøstølen can also be used as a starting point for ski touring. As elsewhere in the region, the terrain is high alpine, and it steepens quickly once you leave the trail network.
These routes call for experience and sound judgement of snow and avalanche conditions. A certified mountain guide with local knowledge can help make your trip safer and more enjoyable.
Safety in the winter mountains
All activity in the mountains is at your own risk. For ski touring, we recommend using local, certified guides — particularly if you don't know the area well.
- See the overview of ski touring guides in Romsdal
- Check the weather forecast on yr.no
- Check the avalanche forecast for the Romsdal region on varsom.no
- Bring the necessary safety and avalanche equipment for ski touring
- Adapt your trip to conditions and your own experience
Parking
A spacious car park is located right by Bøstølen, and you can start your ski trip from here. Note that there's a toll on the road leading to the area.
